Pear Trio

“Pear Trio”       Pastel         5” x 7”        $50       © Sharon Lewis
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          I’m leaving soon for an amazing art conference, the International Association of Pastel Societies, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It’s a wonderful gathering of talented artists, who teach, attend classes, and conduct workshops. There’s always an amazing exhibit of gorgeous art and it’s a great opportunity to talk with other people who are as passionate as I am about art. We joke and empathize with each other about the challenges of painting and drool together over the displays of art supplies. I can’t wait!

Searching for Sunshine.....

“Sunlight and Pears”    5” x 7”   Pastel   $50   © Sharon Lewis
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           I’m not sure why I choose to post colorful paintings of pears whenever it’s been raining for days as it has been here in north Georgia. I suspect it has something to do with the fact that the only colors I’ve seen outside for quite some time (feels like forever!) have been grey and brown. So I’m offering to all those who might be in similar circumstances, a small dose of warmth and bright colors.

You've got to love Halloween!

“October Pears”   5” x 7”   Pastel   $50    © Sharon Lewis
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            What’s not to like about Halloween? First of all it involves lots and lots of chocolate. It’s really hard to beat a holiday that involves accumulating reams of candy along with an excuse to look and behave a little crazy. Forget the social pressures that exist most of the time for us to dress and behave in a reasonably respectable manner. This is the one time of year that it’s perfectly socially acceptable to dress up as an unattractive, frightening creature and to try to scare the living daylights out of friends, neighbors, and even small children. And did I mention there’s chocolate? You’ve got to love Halloween!

            Today’s painting is of pears on red Canson paper. I think it gives them a very festive, autumn feel.